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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 17 MIN

The 73 Countries Where America Staged Coups: A Century of Secret Wars

from Elsewhere · host Tyler Cooper

What if I told you the United States has orchestrated coups in 73 countries over the past century? In this eye-opening episode, Tyler Cooper maps out America's hidden history of regime change, revealing the shocking patterns behind decades of secret wars that textbooks conveniently skip. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why American sugar companies controlled 75% of Hawaii before the 1893 coup that changed everything • How the United Fruit Company built a private army across 3.5 million acres of Central America • The Iran operation that cost the CIA just $100,000 but secured oil control for decades • The predictable economic playbook behind 80+ coup attempts since 1898 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants to understand the real forces shaping global politics today. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Tyler Cooper reveals America's coup map [02:00] The Hawaii sugar conspiracy that started it all [04:30] United Fruit Company's Central American empire [07:00] Operation Ajax: Iran's $100,000 takeover [09:30] The economic patterns behind every coup [11:00] What this means for today's headlines Cooper breaks down complex geopolitics like he's talking to his smartest friend over coffee. You'll finally understand the economic interests driving foreign policy decisions that affect your world today. No dry academic jargon, just the fascinating stories behind the headlines that actually matter. This isn't about taking sides. It's about understanding how the world really works when cameras aren't rolling and press releases aren't spinning. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Elsewhere on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: American coups, regime change, foreign policy, geopolitics, economic interests --------------- Keywords: international relations, political analysis, current events, news breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you the United States has orchestrated coups in 73 countries over the past century? In this eye-opening episode, Tyler Cooper maps out America's hidden history of regime change, revealing the shocking patterns behind decades of secret wars that textbooks conveniently skip. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why American sugar companies controlled 75% of Hawaii before the 1893 coup that changed everything • How the United Fruit Company built a private army across 3.5 million acres of Central America • The Iran operation that cost the CIA just $100,000 but secured oil control for decades • The predictable economic playbook behind 80+ coup attempts since 1898 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants to understand the real forces shaping global politics today. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Tyler Cooper reveals America's coup map [02:00] The Hawaii sugar conspiracy that started it all [04:30] United Fruit Company's Central American empire [07:00] Operation Ajax: Iran's $100,000 takeover [09:30] The economic patterns behind every coup [11:00] What this means for today's headlines Cooper breaks down complex geopolitics like he's talking to his smartest friend over coffee. You'll finally understand the economic interests driving foreign policy decisions that affect your world today. No dry academic jargon, just the fascinating stories behind the headlines that actually matter. This isn't about taking sides. It's about understanding how the world really works when cameras aren't rolling and press releases aren't spinning. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Elsewhere on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: American coups, regime change, foreign policy, geopolitics, economic interests --------------- Keywords: international relations, political analysis, current events, news breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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